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SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT OF
ELECTRICAL AND
COMPUTER ENGINEERING
102A SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING BUILDING
(248) 370-2177
Acting Chairperson: Manohar Das
Professors emeriti: Naim A. Kheir, Keith R. Kleckner, Tung H. Weng, Howard R. Witt
Professors: Hoda S. Abdel-Aty-Zohdy, Ka C. Cheok, Manohar Das, Edward Y. L. Gu, Pieter A. Frick,
Richard E. Haskell, Robert N. K. Loh, Michael P. Polis, Andrzej Rusek, Mohamed A. Zohdy
Associate professor: Daniel N. Aloi
Assistant professors: Jia Li, Hongwei Qu, Osamah Rawashdeh
Adjunct professor: Mutasim Salman
Adjunct associate professors: Anson Lee
Adjunct assistant professors: Randy Graca
Advisory Board
The Electrical and Computer Engineering External Advisory and Development Board assists
the department in enhancing its educational and research programs and ensuring their relevance
to current and emerging technological needs. Board members are:
Gerald Grzadzinski, (retired) Senior Technical Manager, Chrysler LLC
Greg Hudas, Ph.D., Program Manager, Academic Programs, US Army RDECOM-TARDEC
William H. Mattingly, Vice President, Electrical/Electronics Engineering Core, Chrysler LLC
Kathleen S. McMahon, Ph.D., Engineering Group Manager, General Motors Corporation
George Saikialis, Ph.D., Senior Director, Automotive Products Research, Hitachi America Ltd.
Timothy Talty, Ph.D., GM R&D and Planning, General Motors Corporation
Kregg Wiggins, Vice President, Powertrain Systems, Continental North America
Mission
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering carries out the mission of the school
of Engineering and Computer Science by offering separate undergraduate majors in electrical
Engineering and Computer Engineering. The department also offers master’s programs in
Electrical and Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, and a doctoral program in Systems
Engineering.
Major in Electrical Engineering
Electrical engineering is a broad field encompassing a number of disciplines. Oakland
University’s undergraduate program in electrical engineering is designed to provide students with
the basic knowledge and skills for challenging careers in electrical engineering in the coming
decades. The curriculum offers strong fundamentals in analog and digital circuits,
communications, computers, controls, electromagnetics, electronics including VLSI systems,
electronic devices, and power systems. In addition, a strong laboratory component of the program
offers numerous design opportunities and allows students to relate theoretical ideas to practical
problems using modern equipment and hardware/software tools. The program also provides
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numerous engineering design experiences. Electrical and computer engineering faculty members
are engaged in research related to new developments in the field. Their activities contribute to a
well-developed, up-to-date curriculum.
Program Educational Objectives
The undergraduate program in Electrical Engineering will provide educational experiences
aimed toward producing graduates who:
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can design an electrical or electronic component or system meeting user specifications;
can apply laboratory and computer skills to engineering analysis and design;
can adapt and contribute to new technologies and methods and use these in
engineering design;
are prepared to pursue successfully graduate study in electrical engineering or a related
discipline;
can function successfully in the automotive and other global industries;
can be effective in a variety of roles such as developing and implementing solutions to
problems with technical and non-technical elements, serving as a team member and
leading others;
are proficient in written and oral communication; and
have high standards of personal and professional integrity and ethical responsibility.
To earn the degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a major in electrical engineering,
students must complete a minimum of 128 credits, demonstrate writing proficiency (see
Undergraduate degree requirements) and meet the following requirements:
General Education
Mathematics and Science
MTH 154-155
Calculus
APM 255
Introduction to Differential Equations with Matrix Algebra
MTH 254
Multivariable Calculus
CHM 143
Chemical Principles (or CHM 157 or 162)
PHY 151-152
Introductory Physics
Approved math or science elective*
Engineering core
EGR 120
Computer Graphics and CAD
EGR 141
Computer Problem Solving in Engineering and
Computer Science
EGR 240
Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering
EGR 250
Introduction to Thermal Engineering
EGR 260
Introduction to Industrial and Systems Engineering
EGR 280
Design and Analysis of Electromechanical Systems
Required Professional Subjects
ECE 316
Circuits and Systems
ECE 327
Electronic Circuits and Devices
ECE 335
Signals and Systems
ECE 345
Electric and Magnetic Fields
Credits
24
8
4
4
4
8
4
32
1
4
4
4
4
4
21
4
4
3
3
492
ECE 351
ECE 378
ECE 384
ECE 431
ECE 437
ECE 491
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Electromechanical Energy Conversion
Digital Logic and Microprocessor Design
Electronic Materials and Devices
Automatic Control Systems
Communication Systems
Senior Design
Professional electives:
Three professional depth area option courses (see below)
Free electives: (may be used to satisfy writing requirement)
Total
3
4
3
4
4
4
36
11
4
128
*Approved math or science electives:
Students majoring in Electrical Engineering are advised to take MTH 275 to broaden their knowledge of Linear
Algebra. However, students who have an explicit interest in broadening their knowledge in a specific area of math
or science should select an elective from the following approved course list:
APM 263, APM 332, APM 357, APM 433, APM 434, APM 455, APM 463, APM 477, BIO 111,
BIO 341, BIO 351, BIO 443, CHM 158, 163, PHY 325, PHY 326, PHY 331, PHY 361, PHY 366,
PHY 371, PHY 431, PHY 445, MTH 352, or others by approval by petition to the SECS Committee on
Academic Standing.
Economics requirement
In addition to the requirements stated above, electrical engineering students must fulfill the
economics requirement. This may be met by completion of ECN 150, 200, 201 or 210. However,
ECN 201 is not part of the general education requirement.
Performance requirements
In addition to previously stated requirements, satisfactory completion of the program requires
an average grade of at least 2.00 within each required group: namely, mathematics and science,
core subjects and professional subjects. Within professional subjects, at most two grades below
2.0 are permitted, at most two different courses may be repeated and a total of three repeat
attempts is permitted.
Professional Electives
Electrical engineering students must complete at least three (3) additional 400- or 500- level
courses with an ECE designation. Other professional engineering courses carrying CSE, ME or
ISE designations may be taken when called for by the options below or with prior approval of the
chairperson of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Students are encouraged
to consult their academic advisers in selecting professional elective courses.
Students interested in broadening their knowledge in a specific area of electrical
engineering could elect sequences of courses as described in the specialized professional
options listed below to satisfy the electrical engineering electives requirement.
Alternatively, they may elect any combination of the elective courses listed below under
professional depth area options.
Suggested Professional depth area courses
1. Communication systems option
ECE 426
Advanced Electronics Circuit Designs (4)
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ECE 450
ECE 527
ECE 534
ECE 537
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Satellite-Based Positioning System (4)
High-frequency Electronics (4)
Principles of Digital Communications (4)
Digital Signal Processing (4)
2. Computer control systems option
ECE 423
Robotic Systems and Control (4)
ECE 433
Control System Design (4)
ECE 472
Microcomputer-Based Control Systems (4)
ECE 470
Microprocessors-Based Systems Design (4)
3. Electromagnetics option
ECE 443
Electric and Magnetic Fields (4)
ECE 447
Antennas (4)
ECE 527
High-frequency Electronics (4)
4. Electronics option
ECE 426
Advanced Electronic Circuit Designs (4)
ECE 428
Industrial Electronics (4)
ECE 429
Power Electronics (4)
ECE 485
VLSI Circuits and Systems Design of Digital Chips (4)
ECE 525
Instrumentation and Measurements (4)
5. Mechatronic systems option
ECE 470
Microprocessors-based Systems Design (4)
ECE 472
Microcomputer-Based Control Systems (4)
ECE 475
Automotive Mechatronics I (4)
ME 308
Computer Aided Design (3)
6. Microelectronics option
ECE 485
VLSI Circuits and Systems Design of Digital Chips (4)
ECE 487
Integrated Electronics (4)
ECE 581
Integrated Circuits and Devices (4)
7. Power systems option
ECE 428
Industrial Electronics (4)
ECE 429
Introduction to Power Electronics (4)
ECE 441
Electromechanical Energy Conversion (4)
ECE 458
Electrical Energy Systems (4)
ME 454
Solar and Alternate Energy Systems (4)
Sample electrical engineering program schedule
Students entering the School of Engineering and Computer Science with the required
background may follow a schedule such as the one indicated below. However, students will need
additional time to complete the program if they do not have the required background upon
entrance to the program.
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Freshman
Fall semester
EGR 120
MTH 154
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4
Sophomore
Fall semester
MTH 254
EGR 250
4
4
EGR 141
4
PHY 152
4
CHM 143
Rhetoric or
Gen Ed
4
Gen Ed
4
16
Winter semester
MTH 155
PHY 151
EGR 240
ECE 345
Cr
4
17
4
4
4
4
16
Winter semester
APM 255
EGR 260
EGR 280
Gen Ed
Cr
4
4
4
4
16
Junior
Fall Semester
ECE 316
ECE 378
Cr
Gen Ed
Approved
math or
science
elective
4
Winter semester
ECE 327
ECE 384
ECE 335
Gen Ed
4
4
4
16
4
3
3
4
17
Senior
Fall semester
ECE 351
ECE 431
or ECE 437
Prof Elective
Cr
Prof Elective
4
15
Winter semester
ECE 431
or ECE 437
ECE 491
Prof. Elective
Free Elective
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
16
Major in Computer Engineering
Major technological advances are being made in the computer field at a rapid pace, and it is
essential that computer engineering students are not only aware of these advances but prepared to
work in this changing environment. Students should gain a strong background in the
fundamentals of computer engineering and develop a willingness to accept and thrive on change.
The computer engineering program at Oakland University is designed to provide students with
the basic knowledge and skills needed to function effectively in computer-related activities in the
years ahead. It is unique in offering a focus on wireless embedded systems. A balance between
theoretical and practical experience and an emphasis on the software and hardware aspects of
computers are key elements to the university’s computer engineering major.
Program Educational Objectives
The objectives of the computer engineering program are to produce graduates who:
are able to design, implement and test a hardware and/or software system or component;
can adapt and contribute to new technologies and methods and to use these in engineering
design;
are prepared to pursue successfully graduate study in computer engineering or
related disciplines;
are proficient in written and oral communication;
can function successfully in the automotive and other global industries;
can serve in a variety of roles such as solving problems with technical and nontechnical elements,
serving as team members, and leading others; and
have high standards of professional and ethical responsibility.
To earn the degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a major in computer
engineering, students must complete a minimum of 128 credits and satisfy the writing
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They must meet the following requirements: (also see Undergraduate degree
Credits
24
General Education
Mathematics and science
MTH 154-155
Calculus
APM 255
Introduction to Differential Equations with Matrix Algebra
APM 263
Discrete Mathematics
MTH 254
Multivariable Calculus
CHM 143
Chemical Principles (or CHM 157 or 162)
PHY 151-152
Introductory Physics
Engineering core
EGR 120
EGR 141
EGR 240
EGR 250
EGR 260
EGR 280
Engineering Graphics and CAD
Computer Problem Solving in Engineering and Computer Science
Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering
Introduction to Thermal Engineering
Introduction to Industrial and Systems Engineering
Design and Analysis of Electromechanical Systems
Professional subjects
Required:
CSE 230
Object-Oriented Computing I
CSE 231
Object-Oriented Computing II
CSE 247
Introduction to Computer Networks
CSE 364
Computer Organization
ECE 316
Circuits and Systems
ECE 327
Electronic Circuits and Devices
ECE 378
Digital Logic and Microprocessor Design
ECE 470
Microprocessor-based System Design
ECE 491
Senior Design
Electives —
Professional electives: 7 or 8 credits chosen from:
8
4
4
4
4
8
32
1
4
4
4
4
4
21
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
36
7-8
Any 300-, 400-, or 500-level engineering, computer science courses, or concentrations (see
below), or approved mathematics and science electives (see below)*
At least 4 credits must be a 400- or 500-level course.
Suggested Professional Elective Concentrations:
Wireless Communications
ECE 335
Signals and Systems (3)
ECE 437
Communication Systems (4)
ECE 450
Satellite-Based Positioning Systems (4)
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Microelectronics
ECE 384
Electronic Materials and Devices (4)
ECE 485 VLSI
Circuits and Systems Design of Digital Chips (4)
Mechatronics
ECE 431
ECE 475
Automatic Control Systems (4)
Automotive Mechatronics I (4)
Computer Science
CSE 361
Design and Analysis of Algorithms (4)
CSE 450
Operating Systems (4)
Wireless Networking
CSE 447
Computer Communications (4)
CSE 549
Multimedia and Networks (4)
Free electives: (may be used to satisfy writing requirement)
7-8
Total 128
*Approved mathematics and science electives:
Students who have an explicit interest in broadening their knowledge in a specific area of math or science should
select an elective from the following approved course list. For more information about these selections, students are
encouraged to visit with an undergraduate advisor before registering for an approved math or science elective.
APM 332
Applied Matrix Theory
APM 357
Elements of Partial Differential Equations
APM 433
Numerical Methods
APM 434
Applied Numerical Methods: Matrix Methods
APM 463
Graph Theory and Combinatorial Mathematics
APM 477
Computer Algebra
BIO 111
Biology
CHM 158
General Chemistry II
CHM 163
Honors General Chemistry for Engineers II
MOR 242
Elementary Models in Operations Research
PHY 325
Biological Physics
PHY 326
Medical Physics
PHY 331
Optics
PHY 366
Vibrations and Waves
PHY 371
Foundations of Modern Physics
MTH 275
Linear Algebra
MTH 352
Complex Variables
or others by approval by petition to the SECS Committee on Academic Standing.
Economics requirement
In addition to the requirements stated above, computer engineering students must fulfill the
economics requirement. This may be met by completion of ECN 150, 200, 201 or 210.
However, ECN 201 is not part of the general education requirement.
Performance requirements
In addition to the previously stated requirements, satisfactory completion of the program
requires an average grade of at least 2.00 within each group: namely, mathematics and science,
core subjects and professional subjects. Within professional subjects, at most two grades below
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2.0 are permitted; at most two different courses may be repeated, and a total of three repeat
attempts is permitted.
Sample computer engineering schedule
Students entering the School of Engineering and Computer Science with the required
background may follow a schedule such as the one indicated below. However, students will need
additional time to complete the program if they do not have the required background upon
entrance to the program.
Freshman
Fall semester
EGR 120
MTH 154
EGR 141
CHM 143
Gen Ed
Winter semester
MTH 155
PHY 151
EGR 240
Gen Ed
Cr
1
4
4
4
4
16
4
4
4
4
16
Sophomore
Fall semester
APM 255
EGR 250
PHY 152
Rhetoric or
Prof Elective
Winter semester
APM 263
EGR 260
EGR 280
CSE 231
Cr
4
4
4
4
16
4
4
4
4
16
Junior
Cr
Fall Semester
MTH 254 4
CSE 247
4
ECE 316
4
Gen Ed
4
16
Senior
Fall semester
CSE 470
Gen Ed
Free Elective
CSE 230
Winter semester
ECE 327
4
ECE 378
4
Gen Ed
4
Gen Ed
4
16
Winter semester
CSE 364
ECE 491
Prof Elective
Free Elective
Cr
4
4
4
4
16
4
4
4
3
15